Lyra's advisor, the cunning Lord Arin, discovered her secret. He manipulated Kai, feeding him half-truths and lies about Lyra's curse.
Kai, believing Lyra was using him, confronted her. Lyra's heart shattered as he rejected her, her icy powers surging out of control.
The palace froze, Lyra's heartbroken and alone. Kai, realizing his mistake, tried to make amends, but it was too late.